West Virginia § 41-1-4 - 41-1-4. Execution of power of appointment.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 41-1-4 — 41-1-4. Execution of power of appointment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-1-4. 41-1-4. Execution of power of appointment.
No appointment made by will, in the exercise of any power, shall be valid unless the same be so executed that it would be valid for the disposition of the property to which the power applies, if it belonged to the testator; and every will so executed shall be a valid execution of a power of appointment by will, notwithstanding the instrument creating the power expressly requires that a will made in execution of such power shall be executed with some additional or other form of execution or solemnity.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 41-1-4
What does West Virginia Code § 41-1-4 cover?
Section 41-1-4 ("41-1-4. Execution of power of appointment.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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